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Upgrade Denon 103 R to Shelter 501 II?
I have set the tracking force to 2.3 with just the cartridge andit sounds pretty darn good! I will try the nickel trick and let you know. 
Upgrade Denon 103 R to Shelter 501 II?
Thank you all for your help. I will try the Denon for a while - if unhappy, I will get the Shelter 501. I am told that this is Analog's cartridge of choice when they show the Spacedeck. 
Upgrade Denon 103 R to Shelter 501 II?
What about the Sumiko Blackbird? Or what else in the $800 (retail) price range? 
Thorens 125 II/Denon DL-103D Question
Low if possible 
Thorens 125 II/Denon DL-103D Question
Apologies for second post! I posted the first yesterday and figured it got lost. Thanks for suggestions, Jaybo. Would really like a MC........... 
set vs otl, which is the most musical
I have owned both SETs and OTLs and, for me, the realism and speed of the OTL (Atmasphere MA 2.2) reigns. Never heard better. 
Jadis Orchestra Reference bias adjustment?
It is obvious that Joe (Trelja) has no limits to the generosity of his time and expertise. When I bought his JOR, he compiled an entire color manual of bias instructions for me. We all appreciate your helpfulness, Joe. 
I've all the gears. Whatelse do I need?
Signal Cable, Audio Art and Mas are all excellent and you could do ICs and SC for less than $200. 
Please help with interconnects
Do yourself a favor and try the Audio Art IC-3's - for less than $100, and return option, you cant go wrong. Another option, that I am currently trying with some major disbelief at their unbelievable peformace/price ratio is the Mongami Neglex 253... 
Best phono stage balanced under $3000 used
EAR 324 
Anybody go from Thorens 125 II to VPI?
Interesting. I have listened to both the VPI TNT jr and the Thorens now and, although the composition of the systems is so different, making comparisons almost impossible, is it possible that the VPI is "less alive" than the Thorens? The VPI is ce... 
Is There any Truly "High End" Integrated Amp?
In my many years of audio, I've never heard an integrated amp that comes even close to the Jadis DA 88 Signature. It has seemingly endless power, driving Merlin TSM-MXs, which are not all that efficient, is detailed, maybe slightly euphonic, but i... 
Phono amp recommendations
Strongly recommend the Eastern Electric phono stage. Will work fine with the Shelter and at less than $1500 is a real bargain. Read the reviews. I agree with them. It's dynamite.And the distributor is a great guy to work with. 
Anybody go from Thorens 125 II to VPI?
Jaybo, that's just what I want to hear 
CD Players With Balanced Variable Outputs?
APL Denon 3910